by - January 23, 2009 8:16 am
Kiplinger offers excellent perspective on economic history
The economic challenges faced by Obama are more like those faced by Reagan, not FDR.
Fort Smith
by - January 23, 2009 7:29 am
‘SmartPower’ system years away from Fort Smith area
It could be as long as 7 years before new technology being tested by Oklahoma City-based OG&E Energy Corp. is made available in the Fort Smith region — if at…
by - January 22, 2009 6:34 pm
Highway department budget $1.522 billion for fiscal years 2009 and 2010
Bills filed Wednesday (Jan. 21) in the 87th General Assembly include the following: HB 1156This bill, pushed by the House Joint Budget Committee, establishes the appropriation for the Arkansas Highway…
by - January 22, 2009 5:58 pm
U.S. Rep. Boozman schedules I-49 tour; FCRA approves 2009 budget
Transportation in the form of interstate funding and trolley buses proved the most interesting subjects at the Thursday (Jan. 22) meeting of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority. INTERSTATE 49FCRA Director…
by - January 22, 2009 3:00 pm
Top security chief at Fort Smith Regional Airport retires
Arvel “Buddy” Acoach, the top representative for the federal Transportation Security Administration at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, resigned the position effective Jan. 21. Acoach, who held the post since…
by - January 22, 2009 12:50 pm
Manufacturers not taking advantage of sales tax break
Less than 20 percent of manufacturers in Arkansas are taking advantage of a sales tax reduction on natural gas and electric utility costs, according to figures from the Arkansas Department…
by - January 22, 2009 12:19 pm
El Dorado Promise expands to cover college expenses
El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. is expanding the El Dorado Promise Scholarship program to allow more flexibility for students and families in El Dorado looking for ways to afford a…
by - January 22, 2009 8:36 am
Superbowl Party Packs (Immaculate Conception Mens Club)
Superbowl Party Packs (Smoked Ribs/Chicken and Beans) will be sold by the Mens Club at the Immaculate Conception Church after Mass on Saturday, January 31 and after 7:30 am and 10:00 am…
by - January 21, 2009 9:37 pm
Study: Payday loans do not cause bankruptcy
Payday loans do not cause bankruptcy, according to a recent study by economists at Clemson University. Dr. Petru Stoianovici and Prof. Michael Maloney studied the relationship between payday lending and…
by - January 21, 2009 9:31 pm
British Author: History will prove President Bush was right
Leave it to the stoic British to go against the conventional wisdom of The American Media Machine.
by - January 21, 2009 9:19 pm
An evening jaunt from Cuba to enjoying wine in downtown Van Buren
Curly fries, shredded pork, beer, guacamole, more beer and roast beef sandwiches. Peter is on a cholesterol road trip. Bring your own defibrillator.
by - January 21, 2009 7:24 pm
Past, present and near future of Marshals Museum effort outlined
Fund raising efforts to construct and operate this “national museum” will become more aggressive and targeted before 2009 expires.
by - January 21, 2009 5:33 pm
Wine, liquor, bonds and health care focus of newly filed legislative bills
Bills filed Wednesday (Jan. 21) in the 87th General Assembly include the following: HB 1134Entitled as an act “to improve accessibility to health care in Arkansas,” the proposed bill would…
by - January 21, 2009 5:29 pm
Fuel the Fire Hosts Miracles, Signs, & Wonders Meeting
Fuel the Fire Ministries partners with Jack Myers Ministries http://www.jackmyersministries.com/ to bring an extended meeting of Miracles, Signs , and Wonders to Fort Smith. Meetings will begin at 7:00 Feb. 22 and…
by - January 21, 2009 1:15 pm
Arkadelphia lawyer to lead Arkansas Democratic Party
Gov. Mike Beebe today (Jan. 21) named Todd Turner as the new chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party. The chairman’s post is a two-year term, without term limits. The appointment…
by - January 21, 2009 1:01 pm
2008 sees record cost increases for car insurance
Higher insurance rates arrive just in time for the national recession. How nice.
by - January 21, 2009 8:26 am
Regional sales tax collections up 11.2 percent in October
Judging from October sales tax collections, the full effect of a national recession has yet to hit the Fort Smith region. Combined October sales tax collections for Crawford, Franklin, Logan…
by - January 21, 2009 8:18 am
Wind energy report holds hope for Arkansas economy
A report suggesting growth in the global wind turbine repair industry could be good news for an emerging wind energy manufacturing sector in Arkansas. Dallas-based Lucintel reports that the global…
by - January 21, 2009 8:13 am
Beware of phishing scams
Ethan Nobles, director of media relations for the Arkansas Realtors Association, warns of scams related to your personal financial information.
by - January 20, 2009 10:14 am
Area home prices fall, duplex work boosts Fort Smith building permits
Average and median prices of new and existing homes in the Fort Smith/Van Buren markets dropped 7.8% and 2.6%, respectively, between Aug. 4 and Jan. 19. Industry watchers cite two…